Curator in Residence 2028, The Fitzrovia Chapel
Job Summary
The Fitzrovia Chapel is seeking an experienced curator to collaborate on a series of art exhibitions during 2028. The role is designed to develop and deliver an arts programme that builds on the chapel’s cultural programme to date and aligns with its strategic direction.
Job Title: Curator in Residence 2028
Salary: £20k-£25k
Hours: Part time
Artform: Charity
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Location: London, UK
Job Description
The Fitzrovia Chapel is seeking an experienced curator to collaborate on a series of art exhibitions during 2028. As Curator in Residence for 2028, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in developing the programme, building on the chapel’s identity as a place for creative health and wellbeing.
Working closely with the chapel’s team, the Curator in Residence will be responsible for developing and curating exhibitions with public programming that engage the local and wider community. Through these exhibitions, they will contribute to the mission of the chapel as a place of both historical significance and contemporary relevance.
Applicants should have significant experience of delivering similar projects, strong networks and a profile in the UK arts arena.
The inaugural Curators in Residence for 2026 are Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. The Curator in Residence for 2027 will be George Vasey.
Job Requirements
Significant experience of developing similar projects
A strong network of cultural and logistical connections
PR and media connections
The ability to work independently, while also consulting with the chapel team
Knowledge of the chapel’s history, current programming and aspirations for the future
A collaborative approach suited to a small, friendly team and a harmonious working environment
Job Responsibilities
The Curator in Residence will be responsible for the curation, development and delivery of an annual programme of three exhibitions for 2028, taking place in January / early February 2028, April 2028 and October / November 2028, with associated interpretation and events.
Working alongside the small chapel team, they will agree ideas and concepts, draw up plans and timetables, select artists and artworks, and be onsite for installation and de-rig.
For each exhibition, the chapel team will support the Curator in Residence with promotion, marketing and local knowledge.
The programme will contribute to the chapel’s developing cultural profile and its mission to be a welcoming and inclusive space that not only reflects its heritage, but also actively participates in the cultural life of the surrounding area.
The exhibition programme has a budget attached to it, so no fundraising is required.
Fee
The Curator in Residence will receive a fee of £22,050, plus a budget of £2,625 for travel and accommodation, including any research trips.
The fee is based on a rate of £367.50 per day.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a current CV or portfolio, which may include a link to a website or LinkedIn profile, together with a short proposal outlining how they would approach the work and why they want this opportunity.
The proposal should be no longer than two sides of A4. Applicants may also submit a video or audio file of no longer than five minutes.
Applicants who need access support for their application, or who have any queries, can email madeleine@fitzroviachapel.org or call 020 3409 9895 and leave a message.
Submission deadline: Tuesday 8 September 2026, 5pm
Interview date: Monday 19 October 2026
Submission email: madeleine@fitzroviachapel.org
Contact name: Madeleine Boomgaarden
Contact email: madeleine@fitzroviachapel.org
About The Fitzrovia Chapel
The Fitzrovia Chapel is an enchanting jewel of Byzantine-inspired architecture located in the heart of the Fitzrovia community.
As the former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital, it is a place of meaning, memory and sanctuary for many. Today, the chapel is an enriching cultural space for creative health and wellbeing.